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NeoGAF had (and likely still has) a monthly thread where people post all the crazy crap they buy. I think we should have a similar but more humble version. In those threads, there are always some really ridiculous stuff and I'm not sure if the people are self aware of how silly it is.

So,
Post a photo of something silly you bought this month that you probably shouldn't buy, but bought anyway.
Post 1 picture at most a month.
No stock images, you've got to take a photo. IF YOU BREAK THIS RULE, YOU WILL BE BANNED FROM THE FORUMS!!!! (Just kidding, nothing will happen. :))
You bought this thing yourself.

I hoping to get a pair of Vibram Five Fingers this weekend. Could be considered a stupid purchase depending on how much I wear them.

I went to a local Blue Ridge Mountain Sports store today and picked up a pair of Vibram Five Fingers (Black KSO Model - $85). I'm going to break them in slowly around the house and then start working out with them next week. They feel great on the feet but are going to take some time getting used to. It's a little strange having the toes seperated and the picky toe is uncooperative so it takes time to put them on.

On a side note, my wife went with me and thought I was a freak for buying them. I had to promise not to wear them out of the house so hopefully they'll grow on her in due time. :-)

I like the idea of working out and hiking in something like these. I'm very curious what your impressions are after a few days of use.

For the Pepsi-heads, there is Pepsi Throwback (and Mountain Dew Throwback) available right now for a little while...essentially Pepsi made with real sugar...and it's quite good. Seems to be available just about everywhere in cans, 2 liters, and 20 oz bottles. Not quite the same as Mexi-Pepsi, but still much better than regular HFCS pepsi. Also, if you live anywhere with a large-ish Jewish population, Coke and Pepsi always release sugar versions of their drinks during passover (starts in April) and it's usually available in most grocery stores at that time. Still tastes a little different than the mexican versions of the drinks, but they're much better than the regular coke and pepsi.

For the Pepsi-heads, there is Pepsi Throwback (and Mountain Dew Throwback) available right now for a little while...essentially Pepsi made with real sugar...and it's quite good. Seems to be available just about everywhere in cans, 2 liters, and 20 oz bottles. Not quite the same as Mexi-Pepsi, but still much better than regular HFCS pepsi. Also, if you live anywhere with a large-ish Jewish population, Coke and Pepsi always release sugar versions of their drinks during passover (starts in April) and it's usually available in most grocery stores at that time. Still tastes a little different than the mexican versions of the drinks, but they're much better than the regular coke and pepsi.

The way to differentiate the Kosher for Passover coke is by its yellow cap. Usually it shows up a week or two before Passover begins.

I don't have a picture, but I purchased an 8-gallon fermentation bucket for beer brewing.

While the idea in general is not silly, the silliness comes from the fact that I don't have a brewing setup at home. I've been helping a friend of mine brew some beer, and we planned on brewing this weekend. His fermentation bucket is currently occupied with the fruits of our labor from 2 weekends ago, so we needed somewhere for the proto-beer to hang out until it was ready to be kegged. My friend was planning on buying a 6.5 gallon glass carboy, but the local brewshop was out of them. In order for us to continue with the brew this weekend, I stepped up and bought the bucket to use for fermenting. The idea is that my friend will return the bucket to me in a few weeks once the fermentation is complete. Then I just need to buy the rest of my brewing equipment...

I hoping to get a pair of Vibram Five Fingers this weekend. Could be considered a stupid purchase depending on how much I wear them.

I went to a local Blue Ridge Mountain Sports store today and picked up a pair of Vibram Five Fingers (Black KSO Model - $85). I'm going to break them in slowly around the house and then start working out with them next week. They feel great on the feet but are going to take some time getting used to. It's a little strange having the toes seperated and the picky toe is uncooperative so it takes time to put them on.

On a side note, my wife went with me and thought I was a freak for buying them. I had to promise not to wear them out of the house so hopefully they'll grow on her in due time. :-)

I like the idea of working out and hiking in something like these. I'm very curious what your impressions are after a few days of use.

Don't go straight from normal hiking boots to Vibrams. Rough terrain will absolutely wreck your sh*t if your feet aren't used to not having any padding. It was hard enough to jog on pavement at first.
Also, unsurprisingly, Vibrams smell horrible after just moderate usage. Living in a dorm I have to wash them regularly and still put them in a sealed tub so that my dorm doesn't smell like foot. The toe areas also tend to accrue dead skin that you'll really want to make sure you remove.

I hoping to get a pair of Vibram Five Fingers this weekend. Could be considered a stupid purchase depending on how much I wear them.

I went to a local Blue Ridge Mountain Sports store today and picked up a pair of Vibram Five Fingers (Black KSO Model - $85). I'm going to break them in slowly around the house and then start working out with them next week. They feel great on the feet but are going to take some time getting used to. It's a little strange having the toes seperated and the picky toe is uncooperative so it takes time to put them on.

On a side note, my wife went with me and thought I was a freak for buying them. I had to promise not to wear them out of the house so hopefully they'll grow on her in due time. :-)

I like the idea of working out and hiking in something like these. I'm very curious what your impressions are after a few days of use.

Don't go straight from normal hiking boots to Vibrams. Rough terrain will absolutely wreck your sh*t if your feet aren't used to not having any padding. It was hard enough to jog on pavement at first.
Also, unsurprisingly, Vibrams smell horrible after just moderate usage. Living in a dorm I have to wash them regularly and still put them in a sealed tub so that my dorm doesn't smell like foot. The toe areas also tend to accrue dead skin that you'll really want to make sure you remove.

I find the smell is significantly reduced if you have a second pair or other set of shoes to alternate every day. Also, the injinni socks are worth looking into .